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QuizMultiple Choice

The Unit Circle

Question 6 • Applications and Modeling

In the unit circle, the value of sine is the y-coordinate of the unit radius. What is the value of cosine?

Answer
A
x-coordinate
B
quadrant IV
C
a function
D
tangent

Explanation

On the unit circle, a point on the unit radius has coordinates (x, y). Sine gives the y-coordinate, while cosine gives the x-coordinate, so the correct choice is “x-coordinate.”

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